Italian Grand Prix

Front floor board elements optimisation, single vertical element Seen as a package, the primary aim of these modifications has been to adapt to Monza circuit peculiar characteristics and car aerodynamic efficiency requirements. All the steps have been targeting aerodynamic drag saving, coming along with downforce reduction as a natural consequence, but in a favourable ratio for this track.

Shorter mirror vertical stay and connection to sidepod

Removal of rear brake duct winglet cascade

Slotted central winglet element, trimmed side winglets

New Front Floor - new side geometry and diffuser update The floor update focuses on optimising the main expansion region and associated side geometry to improve airflow behaviour throughout the floor. The revised design increases floor efficiency, delivering a net gain in overall aerodynamic performance and downforce production.

New Sidepod and coke-line. Narrower Roll-Hoop and updated engine cover The revised bodywork has been developed in conjunction with the new floor design to maximise the aerodynamic benefit of the floor package. The updated geometry improves airflow management around the car while providing the necessary cooling performance for all operating conditions.

Realigned rear suspension fairings and drum deflectors The aerodynamic changes introduced by the new floor and bodywork package alter the flow structures reaching the rear corner region.

To accommodate these changes and maximise the benefit of the update, the rear corner fairings have been re-optimised and the rear drum deflectors realigned, improving local flow management and overall aerodynamic efficiency.

Bearman caveated his praise of the new upgrade package - giving him more downforce through corners and more confidence throughout - with the fact that Saturday will be about slipstreams and track position.

to wheel bodywork gaitor revision To improve reliability of the rear wheel bodywork assembly, the gaitor providing an aerodynamic seal has been changed to reduce the probability of splitting from the wishbone and now removed winglet junctions

Revised bib edge profile In seeking to validate an alternative geometry, the edge profile has been revised for evaluation in Monza.

The new geometry will revise the flow to create more local load with improved aerodynamic stability.

Revised tailpipe bracket In order to operate the Power Unit reliably around the Monza circuit with its unique demands, the tailpipe bracket has been trimmed to offer less blockage.

A vertical fence has been introduced around the Halo geometry.

We have modified the local pressure distribution around the driver cockpit area. This results in a downstream flow field change which benefits efficiency levels specific to the Monza circuit.

A reduction in chord of the FWF elements.

The rearward element on the FW assembly has been modified to suit the balance requirement of the Monza circuit.

A local trim has been applied to the Floor Board geometry. This is a further circuit specific change, altering the balance between downforce and drag at the front of the main floor.

Updated stay position with higher outboard attachment point Revised forward floor board stay geometry which improves flow conditioning to the rear of the car, increases structural stability of the component and improves overall aerodynamic load at the rear of the car

Addition of vane to inner trailing edge of outboard diffuser sidewall A small vertical turning vane has been added to the inner trailing edge of the outboard diffuser sidewall, which improves aerodynamic performance in the outer floor channels and increases the load at the rear of the car

Revised footplate vane

As part of our front wing development program, the vane has been redesigned to increase the local load and improve local flowfield.

SM pod fairing removal

The SM pod on the launch rear wing has been adjusted to better suit the low drag nature of the Monza track.

Revised fairings for one of the front suspension members.

The external fairing for one of the front suspension members has been modified to improve alignment with the onset flow.

Update to the area of the floor in front of the rear tyre.

The geometry in front of the rear tyre has been modified to improve the airflow to the underside of the floor increasing load generated in this area.

Alternative Straight Line Mode Flap Position and Beamwing The high isochronal rear wing has been modified to deploy the flap to an alternative position in straight line mode in combination with a less loaded beam wing, resulting in a larger reduction in drag.

Updated Floor Furniture A small modification to the floor furniture, resulting in better flow conditioning and resultant improvement of aerodynamic performance of the floor as well as drag reduction.

Various winglet devices removed from rear wing.

Removing the rear wing winglets reduces assembly camber shedding local downforce and drag at a ratio appropriate for Monza L/D.

Mirror rear stays trimmed.

The mirror stay trim reduces local camber and loading, shedding local downforce and drag at a ratio appropriate for Monza L/D.

New assembly with updated SM mechanism.

The rear wing changes facilitate increased flap travel in Straight Mode. This allows an efficient drag reduction which suits the nature of the circuit.

Repositioned tailpipe with reprofiled bracket The tailpipe updates improve the flow management around the centreline of the car, allowing the floor and rear wing to perform more efficiently.